Thermal insulation of expanded polystyrene cap to the house was warm

Warming cap polystyrene - beginning

For warming cap using a large range of materials, such as basalt and mineral plate, foam, polystyrene, and so on.However, most often the cap insulation foam, as it is very accessible material.

Tip!Choosing insulation, consulted with a specialist to choose the best material for your particular case.

To get the best of the adhesion between the material and glue, all insulation works must be carried out at a positive air temperature, not below five degrees Celsius.This will prevent freezing on the surface before the final hardening plaster.Also, you must first prepare the surface.To do this, all defects, cracks, fissures, holes smeared with plaster.As the plaster can be used sand and cement, plaster or mortar.After drying, the plaster surface is cleaned and primed.

Getting Started

work is carried out will need certain materials.Foam density is not less than 25.You can choose any thickness, but the larger it is, the better.However, it should be remembered that the material is too thick will act strongly, so the best would be 30 millimeters in thickness.For fastening material is best to use plastic dowels with a cap.You will also need reinforced mesh for plastering.To finish should be prepared putty for exterior, facade paint, soil and sloping area.

Note!Number of corners should be calculated on the basis of the length of the cap.

From the Tools needed:

• meter strip, usually with a pencil or marker to make the layout of foam;
• sharp knife, best wallpaper, cutting the material;
• Hammer;
• spatulas of various sizes for plastering work;
• notched trowel with tooth size of 10 millimeters;
• roller and brush painting.

Installing insulation

cap surface is cleaned of dust and dirt and soil deep penetration of the composition.Dries it should according to the manufacturer's recommendations.Then begins taping foam, which starts from the corner.In this connection it is pre-marking and cutting material.The surface of the cap is smeared adhesive with a notched trowel, then applied foam sheets.All joints between the sheets and glued.In addition, making the insulation cap, mounting foam can fill the gap.After fixing a few sheets they should fix the mounting dowels.To this end, the puncher in the right places to make the holes.In this way, the entire surface insulation occurs.At the end is put another layer deeper penetration primer.

Important!Primer must always be applied, as this promotes better adhesion between the foam and the next layer of finish.

Next glued sloping angle iron for the same adhesive that was attached foam.After that, the cement reinforced with mesh mounted.First, she cut the same pieces as insulation.It is necessary to wait the necessary time to complete drying of the holding grid solution.The next step - a plinth plaster.It only needs to use a material that is suitable for outdoor use.Once the plaster dries, it is possible to begin to paint the facade beauty.At this stage it is possible to complete the work, but experts recommend installing more tides, because they extend the life of the cap.